Orion Energy Sarl has filed a lawsuit in the High Court against NAMCOR corruption suspect and fugitive businessman Victor Malima, who also owns Eco Fuel Investment.

According to court documents filed in March this year, Orion Energy Sarl is demanding payment of N$5.4 million. The claim arises from a verbal agreement made on or about October 2021 for the supply of petroleum products.

Orion claims to have paid a total of N$25.7 million in instalments between October 2021 and February 2022, but alleges that Malima failed to deliver the full quantity of fuel.

Court filings further state that an outstanding credit balance of N$5.8 million was acknowledged by Malima, for which a credit note was issued.

According to the Anti-Corruption Commission, Victor Malima fled the country after some of his alleged business associates were arrested on fraud and conspiracy charges related to NAMCOR.